Kipling’s Estate Becomes Memorial: private refuge grows to 300 acres; widow gifts it to National Trust
In 1902, Rudyard Kipling acquired Bateman's farmhouse and its surrounding land, dedicating much of his life to enhancing the estate's charm and appeal. Following his passing, his wife Caroline generously left the property to the National Trust, which now serves as a museum highlighting Kipling's enduring relationship with the landscape…
The Times of India ·